While this was pretty easy to make, I too found it to be very bland. I ended up adding worcestershire sauce, lots of black pepper and salt, shredded cheddar cheese and bacon. I think next time I will make the roux with bacon drippings and cook the veggies in chicken stock. I also only added 8 cups of milk rather than 9 cups and didn't use any of the reserve water from the potatoes and onions. Will definitely make this again!